Environmental Action and Leadership Minor
The Environmental Action & Leadership Minor provides knowledge of and insight into environmental issues, and develops skills in communication, group management and leadership to facilitate action toward solving environmental problems and the development of sustainable practices in society.
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Curriculum
Requirements: 7 courses (21 credit hours); at least 3 courses must be ENVS. A maximum of 3 courses can count toward this minor and an SES major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Background & Perspective 1 | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| The Human Ecological Footprint | ||
| Gender, Health & Environment | ||
| Plants and Civilization | ||
| Ornithology | ||
| Biodiversity & Biogeography | ||
| Soil Ecology | ||
| Climate & Climate Change | ||
| Science & Conservation of Freshwater Ecosystems | ||
| Foundations of Environmental Science II | ||
| Bird Conservation and Ecology | ||
| Energy and The Environment | ||
| Principles of Ecology | ||
| Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Natural History of Belize | ||
| Field Ornithology | ||
| Ethics & Society | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Social Justice & Communication | ||
| Nature in Literature | ||
| Gender, Health & Environment | ||
| Climate and History | ||
| Environmental Justice | ||
| North American Environmental History | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| City, Suburbs & Beyond | ||
| Social Movements & Social Change | ||
| Environmental Sociology (moved from PLA) | ||
| The Sociology and Politics of Food | ||
| Religious Ethics and the Ecological Crisis | ||
| Theology and Ecology | ||
| Policy, Leadership & Action | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Environmental Journalism | ||
| Persuasion | ||
| Environmental Advocacy | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
or ENVS 335 | Ecological Economics | |
| Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Law & Policy | ||
| Natural Resources and Land Use Law & Policy | ||
| Water Law & Policy | ||
| Energy Law & Policy | ||
| Introduction to the Circular Economy | ||
| Ecological Economics | ||
| Design for Circular & Sustainable Business | ||
| Sustainable Business Management | ||
| Human Dimensions of Conservation | ||
| Globalization and Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Managing People and Organizations | ||
| Leading and Managing Teams | ||
| Global Environmental Politics | ||
| Environmental Politics | ||
| Methods & Application | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Solutions to Environmental Problems: Water | ||
| Solutions to Environmental Problems: Biogas | ||
| Solutions to Environmental Problems: Climate Action | ||
| Solutions to Environmental Problems: Food Systems | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Remote Sensing | ||
| Environmental Research | ||
| Environmental Internship | ||
| Statistics for Social Research | ||
| SAS Programming & Applied Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Biostatistics | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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All ENVS 200-level courses, except COMM 260, ENVS 279, ENVS 284, and ENVS 297, have ENVS 101 or ENVS 137 as a pre-requisite; ENVS 280 also has ENVS 237 as a pre-requisite.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Background & Perspectives Elective | 3 | |
| Ethics & Society Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| Background & Perspectives Elective | 3 | |
| Policy, Leadership, & Action Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Policy, Leadership, & Action Elective | 3 | |
| Methods & Applications Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| Policy, Leadership, & Action Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Undergraduate Policies and Procedures
Please see Undergraduate Policies and Procedures for academic policies that supersede those of academic units within the University.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate an understanding of scientific, social, and humanistic approaches to environmental questions.
- Appraise the interactions and synergies between the natural world, social systems, and human cultures.
- Advance environmental and social sustainability that integrates scientific research, social analysis, and cultural awareness.